Thousands of Ticos Live Illegally in the United States
A report in the Sunday edition of the Spanish language newspaper La Nación says that the notion that Costa Ricans ("Ticos") don't emigrate is a thing of the past. And the consulates of the major cities in the United States confirm it.

Search for missing Australian intensifies
The search for a Melbourne university student has intensified in Costa Rica, with his father, friends and authorities scouring the region to find vital clues.

Internet Cafés to Filter Adult Content
 The move to limit pornography and "adult pages" in internet cafés is picking up, as congress is looking at creating a new law that would force owners of internet cafés to install filters on some of their computers, creating a "porn free" zone.

Day of Prayer for Calderón
Some 300 persons gathered outside the doors of the La Reforma penitentiary to participate in a day of prayer, organized by friends of former president Rafael Angel Calderón, who will celebrate his 56th birthday in preventive detention.


LATIN AMERICA

Venezuelan, Iranian leaders blast Bush
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and his visiting Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Khatami, on Saturday criticized US President George W. Bush and urged countries pressed by Washington to reject its threats.

At least 37 killed in clashes in Colombia
Clashes and violence raged through Colombia Saturday, leading to the death of at least 37 persons, police and local media reported.

Cubans Keep Massively Supporting Nomination Assemblies
More than 6,000 women have been nominated in Cuba as candidates for the April 17 municipal legislative elections at constituency assemblies across the Island. Cubans keep turning out in huge numbers to these community open meetings.